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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dispasche, -pache, n. [e.m.E. dispatch (1550). Cf. the verb.] Dispatch. — 1599 Misc. Maitl. C. III. 343.
The furnitour … ffor the outred & dispasche of certain deir houndis that we directit to … the King of Denmark 1651 Nicoll Diary 69.
Thai haid quick dispache
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